Teaching Synthetic Biology to Scientists of Future
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- Pacific
Country
- Australia
Product
- TeselaGen's cloud-based software
- TeselaGen's Operating System for Biotechnology
- TeselaGen's Biological Data Management
- TeselaGen's Biological Discovery
- TeselaGen's Lab Automation
Tech Stack
- Cloud-based software
- Machine Learning Models
- Predictive Models
- Automated Workflow Execution
Implementation Scale
- Departmental Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
- Innovation Output
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Education
- Life Sciences
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Digital Twin
- Predictive Quality Analytics
- Remote Collaboration
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
The University of Melbourne, located in Australia, is a prestigious institution known for its strong emphasis on research and education. Joshua Heazlewood, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at the university, has been instrumental in revamping the Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques course. He joined the university in 2013 as an ARC Future Fellow at the School of Botany. The university aims to empower its students with the tools and knowledge to excel in synthetic biology, preparing them for future scientific endeavors.
The Challenge
The University of Melbourne faced significant challenges in providing an immersive molecular biology experience without a lab. The existing course on Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques had become stale and unengaging, leading to low student interest. Additionally, there was a lack of user-friendly tools for students to learn and apply synthetic biology effectively. Teaching the course and its techniques to all students in a semester was also a logistical challenge.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Joshua Heazlewood partnered with TeselaGen in 2018. TeselaGen provided a cloud-based software platform that allowed students to simulate molecular biology workflows. Each semester, students were given access to this platform and engaged in a 3 to 4-hour workshop where they implemented various experimental workflows. These included promoter bashing tests, cost and pricing calculations for DNA material, and assays based on fluorescence from a GFP reporter protein. The collaboration allowed students to immerse themselves in real-world aspects of synthetic biology, leveraging TeselaGen's state-of-the-art software. TeselaGen also benefited from feedback provided by students as first-time users, helping to refine and improve their platform.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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